M V2Q is a phenomenally unique and bold fragrance comprised of layers and layers of deep and complex notes, it’s a scent which cannot possibly smell understated or refined - yet thrives in its garish character. I must say after testing the entire range from Puredistance, this is easily my favourite by a mile. This scent is woody to the max; a rich, earthy heart of cypriol with burning pine tar and cedar behind it dominates the senses. From here a hefty punch of cinnamon with a whisper of lavender warms up the gentle indolic heart of jasmine and orange blossom, all before simmering down to a leathery labdanum and patchouli base. It doesn’t get more masculine than this, you don’t often come across a fragrance which so readily abuses cypriol and pine tar like this. I absolutely adore this scent, it’s a shame about how expensive it is but I simply cannot get enough. From what I can tell there doesn’t seem to be much similarity to the original M, save for the cinnamon and leathery touches, overall it feels like an entirely new creation which could have heralded a new dawn for Puredistance were their advertising better.